Current Affairs

Why in the news? Palamau Tiger Reserve witnessed rapid decline of Guar population. Palamau Tiger Reserve (PTR) Location: Jharkhand Associated Protected Region: Part of Betla National Park. Terrain: Undulating with valleys, hills, and plains. Rivers: North Koyal, Auranga, and Burha … Continue reading →

Why in the news? USA increasing its naval presence in South China Sea by deploying naval forces in the Scarborough Shoal region. South China Sea Location: An arm of the western Pacific Ocean that borders the Southeast Asian mainland. Border … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Government of India has announced the formation of the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) to replace UGC, AICTE, and NCTE with a unified, tech-driven regulator. Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) What is it?: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the AI-powered ‘SabhaSaar’ tool. AI-Powered ‘SabhaSaar’ What it is?: A government-developed Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool that transcribes and generates structured minutes from Gram Sabha meeting videos and audio recordings. … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) marks 5 years of its launch. Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) What is it?: A nationwide anti-drug initiative aimed at reducing substance abuse through prevention, awareness, treatment, and rehabilitation, focusing on … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A 2025 study in Global and Planetary Change discovered 117-million-year-old mud waves buried beneath the Atlantic seabed near Guinea-Bissau. Mud Wave What is it? A mud wave is a large, wavelike sedimentary structure found on the … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Researchers from the IIT Roorkee, have developed a novel drug candidate, Compound 3b, that can restore the effectiveness of the antibiotic Meropenem against deadly, drug-resistant bacteria. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) What is it?: Antimicrobial resistance is the … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, hosted “Mega Tinkering Day 2025,” bringing together over 10,000 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) from all 35 states and Union Territories. Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) What is it?: It is … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Cabinet approved four more semiconductor projects under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) What is it? The India Semiconductor Mission aimed at promoting the semiconductor industry in India. It seeks to attract … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Union Health Ministry virtually launched the State Health Regulatory Excellence Index (SHRESTH). State Health Regulatory Excellence Index (SHRESTH) What is it? It is an initiative that seeks to improve the performance of state drug regulatory authorities … Continue reading →